Outrage: My Kingdom for a Cookie?

Louisiana’s strict ethics laws for public employees ban accepting all gifts, no matter how small.

When a Louisiana librarian spent more than an hour helping an older patron with the computer one day, the woman wanted do something kind in return. So the next day she brought a bouquet of fresh flowers to the branch. But instead of thanking her, the librarian had to turn down the gift. The woman walked out with tears in her eyes and flowers still in her hands. … Back to Article

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